THE IRISH WOMEN’S Rugby Sevens made history in Sydney this weekend, securing their highest ever World Series finish.
Tries from Eve Higgins and Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe helped Anthony Eddy’s side overcome Spain 22-7 on Saturday to book their place in the final four for the very first time.
Ireland would fall short against hosts Australia 24-12 before suffering a second defeat against the USA vying for the bronze medal.
Their progression to the semi-finals was the furthest any Irish side had ever come in the World Series, with two of Eddy’s players – Higgins and Lucy Mulhall — being named in the competition’s Dream Team for 2019.
Murphy Crowe also starred throughout the tournament, scoring an impressive nine tries, while 17-year-old Connacht flyer Beibhinn Parsons marked her Series debut with a try over the weekend too.
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Parsons the became the youngest ever Ireland international when she played in November Tests against the USA and England before celebrating her 17th birthday.